Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million
in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement
within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors
22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division
III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

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Linda Clark

Previously, Linda was a secondary education English teacher at several schools throughout
Michigan. She eventually taught English for Holland Public Schools until retiring
in 2010. Several staff members or their children were previously Linda’s students.

Linda served as department head at Holland High school where she constructed curriculum,
served on committees and other performed other normal jobs done by high school teachers.
She also teaches English to adult second-language learners through the Zeeland/Holland
Adult Education Consortium.

Education

M.A., education, Grand Valley State University

B.A., Alma College

Why I Love Hope

Linda’s students continue to amaze her with their kindnesses toward others and their
involvement in doing God's work. Additionally, Linda enjoys teaching at Hope because,
selfishly, it engages her brain and creativity; she may be officially retired, but
that doesn't mean her brain should go into sleep mode.

Outside the College

Linda and her husband have three adult sons, two daughters-in-law and an amazing granddaughter.
She loves traveling to New York to see their granddaughter (and her parents, of course)
and around the world. Volunteer work is a major part of Linda’s life, and exercise
and fitness are a huge priority. In the summer, when she’s not working out or at the
beach enjoying a Lake Michigan sunset, Linda loves her book club.

Linda has also written small non-fiction pieces in local publications for non-profit
organizations and continues to practice journaling and poetry.